Obituaries

May 12, 2018

Obituary for Chari Rae Schmitz Lipski

Chari Rae Schmitz Lipski passed away unexpectedly in her home on May 12, 2018. She was 72 years old...and will be greatly missed. Born on October 17, 1945, to Charles Schmitz and Ivah Gilbert Schmitz in Seattle, Washington, Chari was a doted upon little girl. Not long after her birth, the family moved...

May 11, 2018

Obituary for Harry E Hoiland

Harry E Hoiland Harry Elmer Hoiland passed away at Community Medical Center on May 11, 2018 after a long battle with COPD. Harry was born on May 27, 1944 to Tony and Gladys Hoiland in Anaconda, Montana. Growing up, he spent his summers on Georgetown Lake. There, he met the love of his life...

May 11, 2018

Obituary for Allan E Evans

Missoula - On the morning of May 11th, 2018 Allan passed away at the age of 84 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Mt. He was born in Great Falls Montana on the 16th of November, 1933 to Edward Evans and Mary Christman. Allan was the epitome of the generation he was born into:...

May 10, 2018

Obituary for Gloria Rae Jones

Gloria Rae Jones passed away peacefully at her home in Thursday May 10, 2018 surrounded by family. Born on November 2nd, 1942 in Portland, Oregon to George and Sophie Cameron. Gloria was the second of four daughters. She was raised in Polson Montana. After graduating High School, Gloria met her first husband Frank Cooney...

May 8, 2018

Obituary for William "BJ" Lefler

William “BJ” George Joseph Lefler, went to be with our Lord on May 8th, 2018 at age 66 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana with family at his bedside. BJ was born on July 28th, 1951 to William and Joan [Mildenberger] Lefler, who preceded him in death. He graduated Hellgate High School in...

May 4, 2018

Life Story for Susan E Egeland

May 2, 2018

Obituary for Glenna Mae Reish

Glenna Mae Reish, 88, passed away on May 2, 2018 at Community Hospital. Glenna Mae was born on Feb. 16, 1930 in Coulee City, WA. She was a longtime resident of Missoula and had lived at Grizzly Peak Community since 2003. Glenna Mae was blessed to be able to stay home with her children...

May 1, 2018

Life Story for Adam John Bullions

May 1, 2018

Obituary for Robert "Bob" Hoffman

— Robert (Bob) L. Hoffman, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died May 1, 2018 in the home where he resided for the past 57 years. Bob was born April 30, 1931 to Henry and Emily Hoffman in Wibaux. He was the oldest of six children. He graduated from high school and attended one...

Apr 30, 2018

Obituary for Richard A Raymond

Richard A. Raymond, 62, of Frenchtown passed away on April 30, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 29, 1955. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. A Memorial service will take place following the...

Apr 28, 2018

Obituary for Howard "Howie" Harper

Howard Thomas Harper “Howie”, 70, of Lincoln was received into heaven on April 28, 2018. Howard was born in Missoula County on July 15, 1947 to Thomas and Katherine Harper. Howard spent his childhood in Ovando and Western Montana. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Navy and then the Airforce. After...

Apr 27, 2018

Obituary for Carol Meisinger

Carol Arlene Meisinger 75 of Missoula passed away April 27, 2018 at St. Patrick Hospital. She was born in Butte, MT on Feb. 21, 1943 to Tom and Mary Cash. After graduating from Butte High School she attended St. Pats School of Nursing in Missoula and became a registered nurse. Carol worked at St. Patrick...

Apr 27, 2018

Obituary for Marjorie Gail Garden

Marjorie Gail Garden, 85, of Helena, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at St. Patrick Hospital. Marjorie was born on July 19, 1932 to Jonathon and Mary Sherlock in Townsend, MT. She grew up with her 13 brothers and sisters in Toston, MT. On August 20, 1949 she married Robert Goettle in Boulder,...

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary for Michael M Kreisberg

Michael Martin Kreisberg, 78, of Missoula, died a good and natural death on the beautiful morning of April 24, 2018 while hiking with his faithful dog, Misha, on a gorgeous, south-facing slope below University Mountain in Pattee Canyon. He was born in 1940 on St Patrick’s Day in Manhattan, New York where he was...

Apr 24, 2018

Obituary for William "Bill" McCampbell

William “Bill” Bruce McCampbell, 92, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2018. His wife of 70 years and family were by his side. Bill was a proud Montana native and veteran. But, most important to him were his roles as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bill was born July 13, 1925, to...

Apr 22, 2018

Obituary for Charles Lorenz Bowers

One can always tell the true character of a man by the way he sits his horse, and Charlie could sit a horse; straight and strong, yet confident and at ease with the animal. Charlie was the fifth of six children born to Clem and Anna Bamberg Bowers on the family homestead on Trout...

Apr 22, 2018

Life Story for Alva M Daniels

Apr 21, 2018

Obituary for Doris Mae Zander

Doris Mae (Moderie) Zander passed away at the age of 94, April 21, 2018 in Missoula, MT of Natural Causes. Doris was born in Missoula, February 23, 1924 to Joseph “Pete” & Elma (Taylor) Moderie at St Patrick’s Hospital. Doris grew up in Valley Creek, MT with her parents and grandparents in the logging...

Apr 20, 2018

Obituary for Timothy Joseph "Tim" Murphy

Timothy Joseph Murphy was born on December 18,1938 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. He was welcomed at Heaven’s Gate on April 20, 2018 by his deceased loving wife, Maureen and daughter, Michelle. Tim was born to James and Francis (Mac) Murphy and was the second of 3 boys. In 1940, his family...

Apr 19, 2018

Life Story for Harley "Pic" Jones